The reason for this post is two fold. One: I wanted to see if I could imbed chess diagrams from Chess.com. It worked I can! Two: To present a human vs computer game. This one is pretty silly. Both contestants were not in best form. The computer was set at level 4. I think I…… Continue reading A Silly Game / Posting To WordPress

Where will I see an ECO code? How will I use it? Chess databases are powerful tools to improve your game. I’m building up to a post on that subject, first though we need to know about ECO codes. Because one of the easiest most powerful ways to search a chess database is using ECO…… Continue reading ECO Encyclopedia of Chess Openings

I’ve been using Bookup since its early days. There simply is no better tool for deep study of openings. Take a look at the main interface. It is fine tuned for one job. Studying openings. Once you have the database loaded with your own or a purchased “book” you can repeatedly run through the info…… Continue reading Chess Openings Wizard (Bookup)

Endgame Tablebase What is an endgame tablebase? “An endgame tablebase is a computerized database that contains precalculated exhaustive analysis of chess endgame positions. It is typically used by a computer chess engine during play, or by a human or computer that is retrospectively analysing a game that has already been played.” – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endgame_tablebase Can…… Continue reading Endgame Tablebase

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Words of wisdom: Using technology to cheat won’t make you a better chess player. It will make you a cheater.